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What is a .co.in domain?

.co.in is a second-level domain under .in, India's country code, and NIXI runs both. The "co" stands for commercial, so the name reads as a company or shop in India. Anyone can register one, in India or abroad, and the rules are the same as .in, including NIXI's eKYC.

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.co.in or .in?

Same registry, same rules. The differences are length, meaning and price.

.co.in

.in

First year
$8.99
$9.99
Renews at
$8.99
$10.99
What people type
yourname.co.in (6 letters after the name)
yourname.in (3 letters)
What it says
A company or shop in India
Anyone or anything in India
Availability
Often free when the .in is taken
Short names mostly taken
Search engines
Read as a site for India
Read as a site for India
WHOIS privacy
Not available
Not available

Our take: Take the .in if it's free: it's shorter. If it's taken, or you want the business meaning, .co.in is a solid choice, and registering both stops anyone else using the other.

NIXI's rules apply, as for .in

  • After you register, NIXI emails the owner a link to confirm the email address and complete eKYC. Until it's done, the domain can be suspended.
  • The owner's name, address, email and phone must be accurate and kept up to date.
  • WHOIS privacy isn't offered, so use business contact details for the owner.
  • .in names can't be auctioned or bought to resell.
The rules in full, with NIXI's sources, on the .in page

FAQ

.co.in questions

What's the difference between .co.in and .in?

Both are run by NIXI and follow the same rules. .in is shorter and the one people type first; .co.in adds "co" for commercial. If the .in you want is taken, the .co.in is often still free.

Is a .co.in domain good for SEO?

As good as .in. Google reads both as sites aimed at India, which helps for searches in India. Rankings themselves come from what's on the site.

Can a company outside India register .co.in?

Yes. Like .in, it's open to registrants in India and abroad, and everyone completes NIXI's eKYC after registering.

Does .co.in have WHOIS privacy?

No. NIXI doesn't offer privacy protection on .co.in or .in, so use business contact details for the owner.

How much does a .co.in domain cost to renew?

$8.99 a year today, the same as the first year. Registry prices can change, so the renewal price is shown before you pay, and we email reminders before the domain expires.

Should I register both .in and .co.in?

If both are free and the name matters to you, yes: it stops anyone else from using the other one. Point the second at your main site.

Check your .co.in name.

You'll see the .in and .com alongside it.

Search a .co.in name

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